Betsy Hamm

Betsy Hamm is a growth strategist, leadership coach, and former CEO with 25 years of experience building powerhouse brands in hospitality, entertainment, and franchising. Known for scaling Duck Donuts from 20 to nearly 200 locations, Betsy now partners with emerging businesses and executives to unlock growth, strengthen strategy, and build purpose-driven teams.

As the founder of Betsy Hamm Consulting, she brings high-energy leadership and practical expertise to every engagement—whether she’s advising a fast-growing startup, leading a strategic planning session, or coaching a CEO through their next move.

Betsy is also the creator and host of Loud & Lifted, a podcast spotlighting women rewriting the rules of leadership. A dynamic speaker, lifelong learner, and mom of two, Betsy believes in building businesses that not only grow—but thrive.

Betsy knows what it takes to lead with grit and grow with grace, and she’s on a mission to turn the volume all the way up on women who do the same. Through candid convos and powerhouse guests, she’s here to challenge the rules, cheer you on, and remind you that the mic isn’t just for the loudest voice, it’s for the realest one.